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I agree, the are shinier side-by-side with the others with 2 coats. I think there are three factors :

1. Tahoe Tires are 4yrs old, 44k miles. For 3 of those 4 years, it was not owned by me. ...

If the Sun arrives today, I plan on a ONR wash and I'll try to take outside pics to try to match the day of install.

There is a lot still there. Maybe a little less shiny, but the tire is...

Flip top, no sprayer.

From Opti-coat Forum

How to apply: We have found the best results come from either applying with an HVLP gun (NOT the Optibond tire gun) or applying by hand with a...

Outside Pic was 12/23. Update below Feb 3rd. Roughly 6 weeks later. Multiple snow storms and bitter cold. Didn't wash for 6 weeks. Hard to see in these pics. This is after an ONR wash, crappy...

This was done in December. 2 coats.

Maintenance is super easy, just wipe down with a ONR Damp Towel

Front
https://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm256/tj98cobra/Tire%20Test/IMG_8421.jpg

Rear...

LOL, yes, mounted on a 2015 Tahoe. I cropped the pics so you can see just the tire

Maybe this will help

This side of the Tahoe I did Front Tire 1 coat, back Tire 2 coats

https://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm256/tj98cobra/IMG_2810.jpg

Lighting, it looks better in person outside than the picture shows.

Optimum Tire Protection & Coating Review

Prep - Lots of PowerClean Full Strength. Probably 4oz per tire. Scrub, rinsed, scrub , rinsed.

2 light coats coats applied with MF towel
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"I want to try out (insert scent here) and will write a review!"

Should a quick ONR wash be done then instead of IPA? I've done a bunch of applications, all with an IPA step. So jealous, I'm 20+hrs away from Detail Fest....

I used the professional stuff, it is amazing. I have 3 cars lined up this weekend. I'll post process and after pics next week

Welcome. Agreed, not to many Chicago folk here.

Welcome, I'm from IL too. Can't wait to see pics of your ride.

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Meguiars Mild Clay. No better clay. IMHO

Flat 5.5 inch white. Sign me up !

Only comment on 1 person whom we like at Autogeek? No Fair. How do you choose?

But, if I had to choose one I'd say Mike P. Because at the end of the day I could see myself enjoying a frosty...

Pick me...pick me

I've had a lot of success with Forever Black. I did about 4 coats over two days.

Here's a recent restore I did :

Before : ...

Sometimes I'll take a job like this just as a challenge. The damage is already done, but with every question I asked about this 'body shop' the answers puzzled me more and more.

Apparently it...

Remember me? So after countless tests and I finally settled with the product Mr. Phillips suggested. Which was :

http://www.liftoffinc.com/my_images/22oz4pp.jpg


Total process took 9 hours...

I'm a big fan of M205 and a meguiars polishing pad as a combo for light correction. Be sure to use the KB method. If you're not familiar with that apprach, just search KB method or watch Scottwax...

Hi Forrest - it's still on pretty good. the blotchy is the result of a crap paint job, and then them trying to strip it off with a solvent.

I think I'll try a power washer first, thanks for...

Hi Mike - appreciate the response.

The goal is just to remove the black. Is there a sweet spot (5 mins sit time) where the solvent won't remove the factory clear coat?

I did a few test...